Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was brought out 8 months later than the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm T500
SX170 IS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm T500 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500
SX170 IS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS offers outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $0 |